• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.15 no.10
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• pp.559-570
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• 2017

This study has the objective of finding out the impact of veblen effect and bandwagon effect on the choice behavior of hair salon. A structured survey questionnaire was used targeting 1,000 women over the age of 20. For the sample, proportionate stratified sampling method was utilized for the generalization of the findings. For analysis, frequency analysis, factor analysis, reliability analysis and regression analysis were performed by utilizing SPSS ver.19.0. Two hypotheses were set for the achievement of the research purpose. Hypothesis 1. Veblen effect will affect the hair salon choices. Hypothesis 2. Bandwagon effect will affect the hair salon choices. It was verified that the veblen effect and bandwagon effect greatly affects the patterns in the choice of hair salons. It appeared that the research hypotheses of 'Veblen effect will affect the hair salon choices.' and 'Bandwagon effect will affect the hair salon choices' could be partly adopted. The results of the study show that most of the users choose the hair salon with their friends, acquaintances or people they interact with.

• The Korean Journal of Franchise Management
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.11-27
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• 2024

Purpose: This study empirically examines the bandwagon effects on the adoption of Kiosks for the restaurants' owners. Utilizing Davis (1989)'s Technology Acceptance Model as a framework, this study contributes to the literature by adding a bandwagon effect variable. Bandwagon effect has been studied extensively on the consumer marketing domain in terms of end-user behavior, but not on the business owners' willingness to invest on the new technology. Research design, data, and methodology: Davis (1989)' Technology Acceptance Model with added a bandwagon effect variable was set as a theoretical model. Data was collected via survey instrument from restaurants' owners who purchased or are considering a Kiosk. Structural Equation Modeling was used to empirically test the proposed model. Results: Results show that bandwagon effect is indirectly affecting to the adoption of Kiosks via perceived usefulness, trustworthiness, and interests. The bandwagon effects are NOT directly affecting the adoption of Kiosks. Conclusion: The findings suggest that buyers of Kiosks as storeowners (not end users) consider buying them after storeowners check perceived interests and trustworthiness from others. Thus, there could be a practical implication that it is important to illustrate perceived interests for the business to the storeowners when marketing new technology.